Substation Protection & Controls - Electrical Engineer

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a seasoned Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Electrical Engineer to join our Power Delivery team in Denver, CO or Portland, OR. This is a strategic opportunity for a highly experienced engineer and project manager to lead complex utility-scale substation projects and help drive growth in the P&C space. 

We are seeking a proven leader with 15+ years of experience in substation protection and controls design and project execution. The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and mentoring engineers across offices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and project manager on substation protection and control (P&C) projects
• Lead the design of protection schemes, control logic, SCADA integration, and communication systems
• Oversee the development of one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, relay panel layouts and bill ot materials, wiring diagrams, and control schematics
• Collaborate with substation physical, civil, and transmission engineers for integrated project delivery
• Ensure technical accuracy, quality control, and adherence to project schedules and budgets
• Lead client meetings, proposal development, and pursuit strategy for new work
• Mentor and train junior engineers in both technical and project delivery asp
• Lead and oversee relay logic, setpoints, and implementation
• Experience in fault analysis
• Experience in field troubleshooting during site comissioning
• Lead & oversee RTV/HMI configuration programming and implementation
• Experience with NERC PRG (eg. 019, -024, -025, -028)
• Lead and oversee protective device coordination/philosophy documents  time current curves 
• Lead and oversee arcflash analysis & PPE selection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (PE license required)
• 15+ years of experience in substation protection and controls engineering and project management
• Deep understanding of relay protection schemes (transmission and distribution), SCADA, and utility standards
• Experience managing substation P&C projects from concept through construction
• Strong client management and leadership skills
• Comfortable working with major utilities, EPCs, or consulting engineering firms
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client coordination and site visits
• Proficiency with ETAP, Easy Power, SRM, Aspen, SEL AuSELerator, SEL RTAC, GE Enervista, ArcPro etc.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.